October 25 - 29, 2026
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois, USA
Plan Your Exhibit Experience
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Promote Your Presence at SMTA International
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Important Deadlines
Early Lead Retrieval Rates
Save on lead retrieval registration
Ends September 4, 2026
Exhibitor Liability Insurance
Submit certificate of insurance
Due September 25, 2026
Early Move-In Request Form
Submit early move-in form
Due September 25, 2026
Event Guide Listing
Submit your company's listing
Due September 25, 2026
Classifications & Equip. Form
Submit selections & descriptions
Due September 25, 2026
Discounted RES Services Rates
Order at discounted rates
Ends September 29, 2026
Exhibitor Resources
Access essential tools to help you and your team prepare for a successful SMTA International experience.
Exhibitor Forms
Please ensure that all required information is accurately filled out and submitted by the specified deadlines! All forms associated with RES should be submitted through their respective platforms.
Exhibitor Liability Insurance
All SMTA International exhibitors are required to carry liability insurance throughout the exhibition. For any questions or concerns, please email expos@smta.org.
Due September 25, 2026
Logistics & Shipping
Find details on move-in/move-out, shipping, and material handling.
Exhibitor Move-In
Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
*Early move-in only
**Hall open to exhibitors until 5:00pm, RES services conclude at 12:00pm
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Hall Closed
Monday, October 26, 2026
8:00am - 4:30pm
*Hall open to exhibitors until 7:00pm, direct shipments will not be accepted after 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
8:00am - 3:00pm
*RES services conclude at 10:00am, set-up must be confined to your booth area after this time
Exhibitor Move-Out
Thursday, October 29, 2026
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:00am - 12:00pm
Shipping and Material Handling
Full shipping regulations can be found in the RES Service Kit.
Advance Shipments
Warehouse Shipping Address
Exhibitors Name:
Booth Number:
SMTA International 2026
c/o Rosemont Exposition Services
3412 N. River Road
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Direct Shipments
Convention Center Shipping Address
Exhibitors Name:
Booth Number:
SMTA International 2026
c/o Rosemont Exposition Services
9300 Williams Street
Rosemont, IL 60018
Advance Shipping to Warehouse
September 20th - October 16th
Direct Shipping to Convention Center
October 18th - 21st
Booth Information
Review booth details, rules, regulations, and display requirements.
Booth Equipment
Each 10' x 10' booth package will be set with 8' high black back drape, 3' high black side drape, and one wastebasket. Booths 300 sq ft or less will receive an identification sign. Booths larger than 300 sqft may receive an identification sign upon request.
Booth Furnishings & Flooring
Booths are not furnished or carpeted. Exhibit hall aisles will be carpeted in tuxedo. Booth furnishings and carpet are to be ordered directly through RES. Show management requires all exhibitors provide flooring for their booth.
Display Regulations
Please review the full display regulations listed in the SMTA International exhibitor kit before designing your exhibit booth and share this information with any contractors to ensure your booth is compliant.
Show Details
Access key show information to help you prepare for your time in the exhibition hall.
Tuesday, October 27
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 28
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday, October 29
9:00am - 2:00pm
Early dismantling is prohibited
